We live in unfunny times — for more on that, see, uh, the rest of this newspaper — which is exactly why we need a good laugh.
That’s the philosophy of D.C.’s comedy scene. In this often buttoned-up city, these (mostly) subterranean venues offer a community respite where you can throw back a few beers and poke fun at the human experience. Find fresh humor in the idiosyncrasies of our city and society. Watch someone get up on a stage and make an X-rated sex joke.

